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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.75, 612.59 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.75, 612.59 and 226.23 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 612.59 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/612.59 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 612.59 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 138,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,585.10/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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